What's The Latest Film You Have Seen?

boo boo · 03-18-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Antonio

hey boo boo, what's your star rating system based on? is it like up to four stars or five?

Four.

I almost never give a **1/2 to anything, usally it's either a ** or *** but I had to make an exception here, a very polarizing film indeed.

**1/2 = decent/average

Engine · 03-18-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by storymilo

Internet forums have been around for "several decades"????

Certainly more than two decades - I guess you would have had to at least been born back then to know, though. Ask your parents.

The last film I saw was LEMMY at sxsw a couple days ago. It's generally a great documentary (I have some complaints but I won't get into it now). It was a really insightful look into the guy's life. Many musicians are interviewed (Hawkwind and a whole bunch of metal and punk band members) throughout and the film reveals that Lemmy really is an even more interesting character than he seems.
Here's the best part: Lemmy was THERE. He did a Q&A at the end and I got a crappy video recording of it on my phone.

Here's a taste of the film..

TheCunningStunt · 03-18-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by boo boo

Four.

I almost never give a **1/2 to anything, usally it's either a ** or *** but I had to make an exception here, a very polarizing film indeed.

**1/2 = decent/average

What's your rating system?

* = bad?
** = alright?
*** = good?
**** = amazing?

I usually give films something out of 10. 5 being average, 7 being above average. 8 being good. 9 being brilliant. 10 being the most entertaining and thought provoking film I've seen.

boo boo · 03-18-2010, 06:42 PM

* = Bad
*1/2 = Poor
** = Ok
**1/2 = Slightly above average
*** = Good
***1/2 = Great
**** = Masterpiece

Though I almost never use *1/2 or **1/2, dunno, I just like to keep the variety of ratings to a minimal to avoid confusion and so I don't have to waste time deciding what rating to give.

I don't like the 10 point system at all, primary reason is because the middle ratings are such a grey area. It seems like nobody can make up their mind over what a f*cking 6 is, I've seen it being given to movies that are "very bad" and to movies that are "very good".

Shouldn't 6 be average or decent? Why then do people give something a 6 and call it a piece of crap? WTF MAN? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of having 5 lower ratings?

jackhammer · 03-18-2010, 07:17 PM

Totally engrossed and although it seems it has taken liberties with facts, this Dutch based WWII drama had enough intelligence and style to warrant a second viewing. Carice Van Houten is astonishing in the lead role and is beguiling to watch. Very impressed.

TheCunningStunt · 03-18-2010, 07:19 PM

Well.. I'm gonna re think it.

1 is diabolical, it actually offends me to watch it.
2 is awful but i can get to the end just about.
3 is bad.
4 is under average
5 is average
6 is slightly above average
7 is good
8 is great
9 is outstanding
10 thought provoking masterpiece

Recently I watched two Scorsese films, Shutter Island got a 7 at first, then I decided it was an 8. (I really liked it

) Aviator got a 7.

I've never seen anyone employ a 4 * system before, how come it's 4 star and not 5?

stormjh · 03-18-2010, 08:20 PM

Finally got around to watching the hurt locker the other day, really good, highly recommend it.

Now I just need to watch where the wild things are, which I will this weekend at some point most likely.

**Janszoon** · 03-18-2010, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by storymilo

Internet forums have been around for "several decades"????

boo boo has been around for several decades?

pj0010 · 03-19-2010, 01:33 PM

I just saw a movie called "The Beatnicks" starring Norman Reedus (Boondock Saints), Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), Elodie Bouchez (Alias) and Mark Boone Jr. (Sons of Anarchy).

It's a really cool, laid-back movie about two musicians who work towards getting the gig of a lifetime. In the process, they encounter some great beats, a funny little monkey, and even a little bit of love. It has a really great soundtrack and some awesome poetry. I'd definitely recommend this movie!

storymilo · 03-19-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

boo boo has been around for several decades?

I realized that today actually, I was like "wait a second....."

03-18-2010, 07:17 PM	#5565 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Totally engrossed and although it seems it has taken liberties with facts, this Dutch based WWII drama had enough intelligence and style to warrant a second viewing. Carice Van Houten is astonishing in the lead role and is beguiling to watch. Very impressed. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

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stormjh Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 161	Finally got around to watching the hurt locker the other day, really good, highly recommend it. Now I just need to watch where the wild things are, which I will this weekend at some point most likely. __________________ Sig removed by mod.

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TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	Well.. I'm gonna re think it. 1 is diabolical, it actually offends me to watch it. 2 is awful but i can get to the end just about. 3 is bad. 4 is under average 5 is average 6 is slightly above average 7 is good 8 is great 9 is outstanding 10 thought provoking masterpiece Recently I watched two Scorsese films, Shutter Island got a 7 at first, then I decided it was an 8. (I really liked it ) Aviator got a 7. I've never seen anyone employ a 4 * system before, how come it's 4 star and not 5?

03-19-2010, 01:33 PM	#5569 (permalink)
pj0010 Groupie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	I just saw a movie called "The Beatnicks" starring Norman Reedus (Boondock Saints), Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), Elodie Bouchez (Alias) and Mark Boone Jr. (Sons of Anarchy). It's a really cool, laid-back movie about two musicians who work towards getting the gig of a lifetime. In the process, they encounter some great beats, a funny little monkey, and even a little bit of love. It has a really great soundtrack and some awesome poetry. I'd definitely recommend this movie!